Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-21

  • Department: means the department of agriculture. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-2
  • Pest: means any animal, insect, disease agent or other organism in any stage of development that is detrimental or potentially harmful to agriculture, or horticulture, or animal or public health, or natural resources including native biota or has an adverse effect on the environment as determined by the board. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-2

The department may certify as to the pest condition or post treatment of shipments when officially required. Fees may be charged for certificates in certain instances and shall be deposited into the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund.